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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1916

Page

11

New Haven to Boston Sleeping Cars Start on Trial

The New Haven railroad announces new sleeping car service between Bridgeport and Boston via New York on the owl trains at 12:30 a m starting June 11 on trial. A car will be ready in New Haven at 10 p m and remain until 2 a m with possible permanent status if satisfactory. Service targets New Haven Bridgeport Danbury Waterbury and other towns with connections to New York and Boston.

New Haven Railroad Bridgeport Boston Bridgeort New Haven New York New Hav New, Saver Engers Grand Central Terminal Danbury Waterbury Idea

Victim of Motorcycle Accident Recovers in Fairfield

Barney Antone of 275 Lexington avenue lost balance while riding a motorcycle in Fairfield. He was hurled into a stone, suffering facial injuries and a possible brain injury. Rescued by H. C. Bullard, he was taken to emergency hospital and later transferred to St. Vincent's where doctors said injuries were not serious and expect discharge after rest.

Fairfield Barney Antone Lexington Avenue H. C. Bullard St. Vincent's Hospital Antone

Obituary notices for Henry Avril and several others

Multiple Bridgeport obituaries report deaths from illness or pneumonia. Henry Avril, 37, member of Bartenders International League Local 256, survived by a large family. John H. Frazier, pneumonia victim, lived here all his life, with daughter Isabella Keegan and five sisters. Frank Umstatter, cafe owner, 42, toolmaker, life member of several orders, survived by widow, stepdaughter Elsie Ezgers, brother Charles. Edward A. Paetsch, long illness, Moose and naval militia ties, survived by mother and four brothers. Matilda J. Stelling, 45, Derby-born, Bridgeport resident, longtime Warner Brothers employee, active in church and fraternal groups, survived by sister and two brothers. Peter P. Hummel, 63, German-born barber, civic activist, former Germania and Arion societies, survived by daughter.

Henry Avril Avril Bartenders’ International League Philip Mitchel Fred Anderson Henry Johnson Otto Broch Edward Staffers Arthur Dallwig This City John O’brien Warwick Neck R. L R. M. Judd Providence R. S Arthur _Dallwig Ogden Street John H. Frazier St. Vincent's Hospital Frazier St. Augustine’s Church John C. Tuthill Margaret Burgess Thomas Daly Michael Keane Danbury Margaret T. Burgess Frank Umstatter Bunnell Street East End St. Vincent’s Hospital Mr. Umstatter Aerie 420 Order of Eagles Bridgeport Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Court Nathaniel Wheeler F. of A The Seamstress Fire &Co Elsie Ezgers Charles Edward A. Paetsch Edward Josephine Charles A. Paetsch William Street Mr. Paetsch Bridgeport Loyal Order of Moose Polar Star Lodge Shepherds of Bethlehem John C Tuthill Camp Woodmen of the World Naval Militia Natale Secor H. G. Thomas Josephine Paetsch Charlies William Henry Roger New York Peter P. Hummel Howard Avenue Mr. Hummel Germany Main Wall Streets State Street Howard Colorado Avenues Hummel State Barbers Commission Germania Society Arion Singing Society Steuben Lodge August F. Schlosser

Isaac Sherman Improves After Automobile Hood Jump Incident

Isaac Sherman of Trumbull reportedly improved at St. Vincent's hospital after jumping onto the hood of a car driven by F. W. McKenzie of Bethel on North Main street. Surgeons had feared for his life but now say his chances of recovery are brighter.

Isaac Sherman Trumbull F. W., McKenzie Bethel Oxhill North Main Street St. Vincent’s Hospital

X ray used in case of Robinson struck by automobile bus

An X-ray of Bert Robinson’s injuries after a jitney bus struck him at State street and Howard avenue shows contusions to his right hip. The driver James Clifford was not held at fault by police. Eugene Bilbert, the French aviator, has escaped custody in Switzerland for the third time. The Ways and Means Committee will today continue drafting the revenue bill.

Robinson Bert Robinson Howard Avenue State Street St Vincent's Hospital James Clifford Lafayette Street Third Precinct Eugene Bilbert Switzerland Ways and Means Committee House

Lax-a-Tone Endorsed by Mrs Boland in Bridgeport Ad

Mrs Ella Boland extols Lax-a-Tone as a popular stomach liver and kidney remedy in Bridgeport claiming it improved her sour stomach bloating and fatigue. She urges neighbors to judge the product by their own endorsements and notes Hartigam's drug store at 81 Fairfield Ave and Main and Congress for sale.

Bridgeport Hartigam’s Fairfield Avenue Main and Congress Streets Adv

Holiday crowds to flood Savin Rock and Momauguin

Savin Rock and Momauguin prepare for Memorial Day as Connecticut’s famed resort opens for the holiday. The White City is remodeled with new attractions including The Whip and The Metro Drome, plus a fireworks display. Gov. Foot Guard band under George Heyer to perform. beach, picnic grounds, and hotel facilities expanded to host hundreds.

Savin Rock Connecticut New England Governor's Foot Guard George Heyer White City Momauguin Long Island Sound Connecticut Co

Missing Chinese statue charm of sun at sen

Washington May 29 a missing jade Kwannon statue claimed to be the Sun Yat Sen talisman draws a $10,000 reward. The eight inch image, valued at no more than $500 as a jewel, disappeared after a 1914 San Francisco theft. (Note: text also mentions a sinking ship and rescued crew.)

Sun Sen Washington Kwannon Sun Yat Sen San Francisco China Henry C. Stuart Woodley Place Crowley Add Stuart

Thibaults celebrate 25th wedding anniversary at home

Mr and Mrs August Thibault marked their 25th wedding anniversary at 215 Mountain Grove Street on Friday May 26 with about 100 guests. They are longtime West End residents married in this city and have five children Hector Ernest Edith Eva and Charles. An cordial evening followed a 10:30 dinner.

August Thibault Mountain Grove Street West End Hector Ernest Edith Eva Charles

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